Niger State moves to unlock solid minerals as Commissioner engages Elin mining group on strategic investment
Adelowo Oladipo, Minna
The Niger State Government has taken another decisive step toward unlocking the economic potential of its solid minerals sector as the Honourable Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Hon. Danjuma Muhammad Qasim, received a high-level delegation from Elin Mining Group Limited in Minna.
The engagement forms part of the state’s ongoing efforts to attract credible private sector investment into the exploration, development, and sustainable management of its vast mineral resources.
According to a press statement issued on Friday, January 9, 2026, by the Ministry’s Information Officer, Dibie Maureen, the delegation was led by the Executive Director of Elin Mining Group Limited, Dr. Engr. Benedict Adeyileka.
During the visit, the company formally expressed its readiness to partner with the Niger State Government in developing the solid minerals sector.
The statement disclosed that discussions at the meeting focused on strategic investment frameworks, value chain development, responsible mining practices, promotion of local content, job creation, and the long-term economic impact of mining activities.
These focus areas, Dibie noted, align with the New Niger Agenda and the state government’s broader drive toward economic diversification.
In his remarks, Hon. Qasim reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Niger State Government to creating an enabling environment for genuine investors through transparency, strict adherence to regulatory requirements, and strong institutional collaboration.
He emphasized that the administration of His Excellency, Farmer Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago, is determined to harness solid minerals as a key driver of inclusive growth, industrial expansion, and sustainable development across the state.
The commissioner further urged Elin Mining Group to prioritize value addition within Niger State to boost internally generated revenue and ensure that host communities derive meaningful benefits from mining operations.
The meeting underscores Niger State’s growing profile as a preferred destination for responsible mining investments and reflects the government’s deliberate policy direction toward structured partnerships capable of delivering tangible socio-economic benefits to the people of the state.
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